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Neuralgia (nerve pain) treatment

The term neuralgia refers to pain that comes from a nerve. Neuralgias can affect different areas of the body but are more common in the face and head. Treatment of the condition will depend on the form of neuralgia you have.

Trigeminal neuralgia

This condition causes very intense facial pain for short periods. There are an estimated 6,500 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK, according to the NHS. It is usually caused when the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in your face, becomes compressed. Everyday actions such as washing or touching your face can trigger shooting pains.

In rare cases, a tumour or conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) can damage the nerve.

Post-herpetic neuralgia

This type of neuralgia is a continuous nerve pain that occurs as a complication of shingles. Up to one in every five people with shingles will develop post-herpetic neuralgia, according to the NHS. You may feel stabbing pain, be more sensitive to pain than normal and feel itchy in the affected area.

Neuralgia can be the cause of some forms of headache.

Neuralgia (other than post-herpetic neuralgia) can be difficult to diagnose. You may need to give a history and description of your pain, and undergo both clinical and experimental examinations. This condition can also be more difficult to treat than many other types of pain as it does not usually respond very well to normal pain medications.

Your neurologist will typically seek to locate the damaged nerve by conducting a number of different tests in which the peripheral nerve is stimulated. This will help them to make a recommendation on the best course of treatment.

A fixed price for this treatment may be available on enquiry and following an initial consultation.

The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.

Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.

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The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.